Polaris Chromium jacket review
Simple yet effective waterproof
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A waterproof packed with features, the Polaris Chronium may compromise compactness but not performance.
The Chromium jacket comes with fully taped seams that seal the Hydrovent Active waterproof material. It’s not as breathable as some, but the price reflects this.
While there’s no waterproof front zip, the Chromium has a Velcro double front flap to help keep rain out. It comes with neck and waist draw cords, too.
Polaris has added underarm waterproof zips to improve ventilation, along with a mesh liner to combat any problems with inner moisture.
The trade-off here is added bulk, which means you’ll struggle to get it in a pocket, although it won’t overload your backpack.
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Product Specifications
Product
| Name | Chromium |
| Brand | Polaris |
| Description | Fully taped seams. Storm flap covering the full length front zip. Underarm zipped ventilation. Front chest pocket plus rear pocket with waterproof zips. Full mesh liner to aid moisture transfer. Rear and arm reflective tape for safety in traffic. Drawstring hem and collar. Velcro® adjustable cuffs. Zip pulls that can be used whilst wearing gloves. |
| Weight (g) | 595 |
| Clothing Sizes Available | L M S XL XXL |
| Available Colours | Blue Charcoal Yellow |
Authors
Ian Osborne is a contributor to BikeRadar and Cycling Plus magazine. He grew up riding BMX and working part-time in bike shops to feed his habit. After travelling the world, usually with a bike, he started working on mountain bike magazines, going back to his roots by playing in the dirt racing downhill and taking part in early four-cross events. Ian has since raced everything from cross-country MTB to 24-hour events, and over the last 20 years has graduated into the world of Lycra, skinny tyres and time trial bikes before catching the Ironman triathlon bug. He continues to ride bikes of all types on a regular basis and occasionally still races for fun.
